Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 4 | 5 | 1 |
W: Ryan Rolison
L: Gregory Soto
SV: Ryan Zeferjahn
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | PIT R | H | E | Left On Base | CHC R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 9th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: PIT@CHC - 9/12/26 00:10:23
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Busch's solo home run (19) 00:00:33
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Ryan O'Hearn's three-run home run (18) 00:00:20
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Pedro Ramírez's solo home run (6) 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Nico Hoerner's go-ahead RBI hit by pitch 00:00:10
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Busch's impressive diving play 00:00:10
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Spencer Horwitz's diving play 00:00:12
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Ryan Zeferjahn's game-ending strikeout 00:00:34
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Clay Holmes' six-K performance 00:01:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Paul Skenes' strong four-K outing 00:01:59
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateSeptember 12, 2026
Time2:20 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightday
Attendance39,422
Game Duration2h 28m
First Pitch2026-09-12T18:20:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedSep 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers
PITPaul Skenes
Stats10-11 · ERA 3.78 · 185 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 162.0 IP
CHCClay Holmes
Stats6-7 · ERA 2.85 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 91.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Marquee Sports Network
TV · EN · home · Streaming
SportsNet Pittsburgh
TV · EN · away · Streaming
104.3 The Score
FM · EN · home · Streaming
100.1 FM/KDKA-AM 1020
AM · EN · away · Streaming
TUDN
AM · ES · home
WPPN 106.7 / TUDN
AM · ES · home · Streaming
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Bottom 1 · Home Run0-1
Michael Busch homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.
Bottom 3 · Home Run0-2
Pedro Ramírez homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field.
Top 6 · Home Run3-2
Ryan O'Hearn homers (18) on a fly ball to right field. Brandon Lowe scores. Bryan Reynolds scores.
Bottom 8 · Walk3-3
Matt Shaw walks. Pedro Ramírez scores. Alex Bregman to 3rd. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.
Bottom 8 · Hit By Pitch3-4
Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Alex Bregman scores. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd. Matt Shaw to 2nd.
Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oneil Cruz#15 | CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Brandon Lowe#5 | 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynolds#10 | LF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Konnor Griffin#6 | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Ryan O'Hearn#29 | DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Spencer Horwitz#2 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Jake Mangum#28 | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Jacob Gonzalez#26 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Jared Triolo#19 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Henry Davis#32 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Rafael Flores Jr.#43 | PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Soto#31 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 31 / 15 |
Paul Skenes#30 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 82 / 53 |
Chicago Cubs Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong#4 | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Alex Bregman#3 | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Michael Busch#29 | 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Seiya Suzuki#27 | PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | BJ Murray Jr.#83 | 1B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ian Happ#8 | LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Matt Shaw#6 | RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Nico Hoerner#2 | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Michael Conforto#20 | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Carson Kelly#15 | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Pedro Ramírez#75 | 2B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tyrone Taylor#55 | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clay Holmes#25 | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 100 / 61 |
Jacob Webb#71 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 / 11 |
Ryan Rolison#33 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 / 12 |
Ryan Zeferjahn#56 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 / 3 |
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More MLB Games on September 12, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sat, Sep 12
1:10 PM ET
|
7-11
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetRockies.TV
|
COL: Tanner Gordon
1-4 · ERA 5.55 · 81 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 97.1 IP
DET: Andrew Sears
0-1 · ERA 5.40 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 16.2 IP
|
Comerica Park |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
1:35 PM ET
|
12-2
|
Final |
MLB NetworkSNYYES
|
NYM: Zac Thornton
4-5 · ERA 3.44 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 73.1 IP
NYY: Gerrit Cole
8-9 · ERA 3.67 · 117 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 115.1 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
2:20 PM ET
|
3-4
|
Final |
Marquee Sports NetworkSportsNet Pittsburgh
|
PIT: Paul Skenes
10-11 · ERA 3.78 · 185 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 162.0 IP
CHC: Clay Holmes
6-7 · ERA 2.85 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 91.2 IP
|
Wrigley Field |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
3:07 PM ET
|
Final |
MASNSportsnetTVA Sports
|
BAL: Kyle Bradish
7-14 · ERA 4.12 · 142 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 155.0 IP
TOR: Spencer Miles
6-2 · ERA 2.71 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.06 · 89.2 IP
|
Rogers Centre |
||
|
Sat, Sep 12
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoNationals.TV
|
LAA: Walbert Ureña
9-10 · ERA 2.88 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 137.1 IP
WSH: Andrew Alvarez
2-6 · ERA 3.35 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 102.0 IP
|
Nationals Park |
||
|
Sat, Sep 12
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCS BAPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
|
SD: Michael King
11-9 · ERA 3.03 · 148 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 175.0 IP
SF: Cesar Perdomo
0-1 · ERA 3.68 · 11 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 14.2 IP
|
Oracle Park |
||
|
Sat, Sep 12
4:10 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
CLE: Daniel Espino
0-0 · ERA 2.92 · 21 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 12.1 IP
MIN: Connor Prielipp
5-7 · ERA 5.24 · 117 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 113.1 IP
|
Target Field |
||
|
Sat, Sep 12
4:10 PM ET
|
3-4
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaSportsNet LA
|
LAD: Tyler Glasnow
4-1 · ERA 3.50 · 77 SO · WHIP 0.97 · 61.2 IP
MIA: Tyler Phillips
5-6 · ERA 3.55 · 96 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 119.0 IP
|
loanDepot park |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
4:10 PM ET
|
1-5
|
Final |
NESNRoyals.TV
|
KC: Randy Dobnak
3-4 · ERA 2.73 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 69.1 IP
BOS: Ranger Suarez
7-4 · ERA 3.33 · 130 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 137.2 IP
|
Fenway Park |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
6:10 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
Rays.TVSpace City Home Network
|
HOU: Peter Lambert
8-9 · ERA 3.71 · 141 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 145.2 IP
TB: Ian Seymour
9-6 · ERA 4.27 · 150 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 122.1 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
7:10 PM ET
|
9-13
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookReds.TV
|
CIN: Brady Singer
6-14 · ERA 5.38 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.51 · 150.2 IP
MIL: Shane Drohan
7-5 · ERA 4.35 · 119 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 118.0 IP
|
American Family Field |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365Chicago Sports Network
|
CWS: Sean Newcomb
2-4 · ERA 2.74 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 85.1 IP
STL: Kyle Leahy
10-4 · ERA 3.33 · 128 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 135.0 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
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Sat, Sep 12
7:15 PM ET
|
2-12
|
Final |
BravesVisionNBCSP
|
PHI: Tim Mayza
3-3 · ERA 3.08 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 64.1 IP
ATL: Tyler Mahle
6-10 · ERA 3.91 · 127 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 138.0 IP
|
Truist Park |
|
|
Sat, Sep 12
8:10 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
TEX: Kumar Rocker
5-11 · ERA 4.54 · 132 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 138.2 IP
AZ: Brandon Pfaadt
7-3 · ERA 3.77 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 124.0 IP
|
Chase Field |
||
|
Sat, Sep 12
9:40 PM ET
|
19-1
|
Final |
Mariners.TVNBCSCA
|
SEA: Bryan Woo
12-9 · ERA 3.88 · 163 SO · WHIP 1.05 · 162.1 IP
ATH: Gage Jump
6-11 · ERA 5.47 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.52 · 98.2 IP
|
Sutter Health Park |
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs?
The listed start time is 2:20 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs on?
The current TV listing is Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Paul Skenes and Clay Holmes. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Wrigley Field.